Fallen Oak Farm

04/24/2026

~Rhubarb Row~
Just finished spring clean up.
All plants look healthy and should produce a nice crop.

03/12/2026

Chaga
Ethically harvested in Michigans U.P.

Final amounts from the 2025-2026 harvest.

Available in *fine grind, *1/4" chips, *1" nuggets.

*1/4" chips are limited (2 bags left)
*Fine grind and 1" nuggets available in larger amounts.

3 ounce packages - $9.00

02/20/2026

Healthy way to stretch chicken feed budget.

Sprouted Lentils
(Descriptions with each photo.)

You can use any size container, just be sure you will be able to rinse and drain the lentils without jarring the delicate sprouts.

The one quart jar is perfect for 4-5 chickens.

You might also consider starting a fresh jar of lentils every 2-3 days for a continuous supply of a healthy treat.

I mix my sprouts with other ingredients for added health benefits.
Some possible add ins...
* Oats
* Red pepper flakes
* Egg shells, crushed
* Parsley, dried
* Basil, dried
* Oregano, dried

02/10/2026

I will be accepting fundraising donations for the following:

Madagascar Vanilla Bean Extract

1) 11 month extract, 4oz for a $10.00 donation [4 remaining]

2) 9 month extract, 4oz for a $10.00 donation [5 remaining]

I will only have 6 bottles (4oz each) of each extract.

Please sign up *now* for November pick up.
Donation will need to be made when you reserve your extract.

12/30/2025

2025 - December 30th

🤎Homemade Vanilla Extract🤎

25 oz - Five O'clock Vodka 80 proof
4oz - Madagascar vanilla beans
1 quart canning jar with lid

Split vanilla beans lengthwise and place in canning jar.
Fill jar with vodka, enough to completely cover beans.
Seal jar; shake gently.
Place jar in a darkened cupboard or pantry.
Shake the jar about once a month.
Extract should be ready at the 6 month mark. Ideally, allow to steep for 12 months for best flavor.

After steeping period, remove beans and allow to dry.
These can now be placed in a jar of granulated sugar to make a vanilla flavored sugar.

08/19/2024

Apple season is coming.
I make a 7-apple applesauce.
No need for added sugar and it has some texture (apple bits).

03/30/2024

Eggs tend to be plentiful in spring and summer.
Between October and April it is a bit harder to find fresh eggs.

If you are a baker, especially for the holidays, you will want to try water glassing excess eggs.

I use them for baking, hard boiled eggs, and scrambled eggs.
I have not noticed a difference in the finished product

https://practicalselfreliance.com/ways-to-preserve-eggs/?fbclid=IwAR1Wmre_wN4Lj7Tcp7Ovb8i4MSii2_GCfygU8VAoOSTj8qY_ndh1hTJ_dhY

Preserving eggs is an old fashioned skill and it’s making a comeback as more people take up raising chickens in their backyards. Believe it or not, there are literally dozens of ways to prese…

06/24/2023

Some recipes are too good not to share.
Look at all those tasty colors❣️

🥦Broccoli (from Tiki Hut)
🧅Red onion
🫐Blueberries
🍎Apple (I used Honeycrisp)
🍒Dried cranberry (dried cherry is great as well)
Walnuts (or maybe try pecan?)

Marzetti Poppyseed Dressing.

I didn't use any measures...add as much or as little of each ingredient as you like.

03/20/2022

💧💧Custom Essential Oil Blending💧💧

❓️Time to clear the air❓️

🟡'Try Me Size' bottles are just $3.50 🟡

Try one of our air freshening blends❣️

1️⃣CLEAN HOUSE - lavender, lemon, orange, peppermint, tea tree

2️⃣CLEAN & FRESH - eucalyptus, lime, orange

3️⃣SPARKLY CLEAN - eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint

Maybe you have a favorite?
Stop in and we will custom blend you a spring scent.

Get a 'Try Me Size' bottle to use in your diffuser.
We offer scent pads, and a selection of reed diffusers for more options.

Essential oils don't contain harsh or dangerous chemicals. So they are good for you and your home.

❗️We do urge caution regarding allergies and pet safety.❗️

01/29/2021

WHAT IS CHAGA?

Inonotus obliquus (Kingdom: fungi), commonly known as chaga, is a fungus in the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is parasitic on birch and other trees. The sterile conk is irregularly formed and has the appearance of burnt charcoal. ~Wikipedia

**Potential Health Benefits**

~Nutrient dense superfood
Chaga mushrooms are rich in a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, including:

B-complex vitamins, vitamin D, potassium, rubidium, cesium, amino acids, fiber, copper,
selenium, zinc, iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium

~ Lowering cholesterol
~Slow aging process
~Prevent/fight cancers
~Lower blood pressure
~Support immune system
~Fight inflammation
~Lower blood sugar

DISCLAIMER: Products & statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to prevent, treat, or cure any disease. Please consult your doctor before taking any herbs if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.

11/18/2020

ESSENTIAL OILS
~Don't use harmful chemicals~

If you are looking for a quality thieves oil type blend, Fallen Oak Farm is offering custom blending of essential oils for diffusers and reeds.

We use these 2 blends of oils here at the farm for our diffusers, in topical cleaning of hard surfaces, hand sanitizer, on our face masks, and air and fabric freshener.

These 2 blends are our most popular.
We have just reordered oils and bottles.
If you need to restock or want to try this blend, now is the time to do it.
It's our understanding prices are going to go up. (no surprise, huh?)

House Blend #170 is the standard 5 oil blend.
(Cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon, rosemary)
$7.50/5ml (0.17oz)

House Blend #171 is the 6 oil blend.
(Cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon, rosemary, tea tree)
$8.50/5ml (0.17oz)

💦 💦💦 We offer custom, in-house blending from 40 essential oils and 30+ 'recipe' blends.
Also available: containers w/reeds and scent pads. 💦💦💦

12/02/2018

Let's talk a bit about food safety.

I got my start in food service in the early 1970's when my parents owned the H & H Restaurant just south of Baldwin. I also have a degree in food management.

I do some custom baking under Michigan's Cottage Food Law.

Unless the home cook/baker is a relative or close friend you need to be armed with some basic information regarding purchasing home-baked goodies!

I will leave you with a link to the Michigan Cottage Food Law.

Be sure you know what food products can and can't be sold, how and where food is to be processed, proper labeling, and where these items can be sold.

Cottage Food Industry - Michigan
https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-50772_45851-240577--,00.html

Take a look at a couple photos, included here, of the kitchen at Fallen Oak Farm.
* It was a slow day in the kitchen. 😊